Efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercise Program in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercise Program Versus Usual Care in Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study was planned to investigate the effectiveness of usual care and additional proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercise program in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty surgery. It is aimed to evaluate pain intensity, disability level, proprioception, kinesiophobia, balance and functional status of the patients. The study will be conducted with volunteer patients who are followed up by the Orthopedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic of Fethiye State Hospital and who have undergone total hip arthroplasty surgery. The evaluations will be performed in the Orthopedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic of Fethiye State Hospital. It is aimed to evaluate at least 42 patients for the study. The first evaluation will be performed 6 weeks post-operatively and the second evaluation will be performed 2 months after treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having undergone unilateral total hip arthroplasty surgery and being 6 weeks postoperative
• Participate in all necessary follow-up assessments
• 60 years of age or older
• Understand simple commands
• Signing the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• A previous history of total hip arthroplasty
• Presence of revision surgery
• Presence of severe osteoarthritis in the contralateral hip
• Severe acute metabolic neuromuscular and cardiovascular diseases
• Severe obesity (bki>35)
• Presence of malignancy
• Have any other orthopedic or neurological problem that may affect treatment and assessments
• Situations that prevent communication
• Lack of cooperation during the study